Special Education Teacher - Grant Associates
Bronx, NY 10453
About the Job
Special Education Teacher - Job Corps Bronx
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Who We Are
Our employees consistently rate Grant Associates as a great place to work, and often recommend open positions to friends. We are a culturally diverse company with competitive benefits, frequent opportunities for growth and change, training and fun activities! We provide: Competitive wages for high performance • 11 Paid Holidays • PTO • Tuition reimbursement • Guided Professional Development Plans • Summer Fridays • Weekly Wellness Sessions • Medical/Vision/ Dental • Employer Paid Life Insurance • Employer 401k Contributions • Employee Referral Bonus • Employee Assistance Programs •Company Picnics • Volunteer Experiences • Access to Free Financial Counseling
Innovation and a culture of continuous improvement are built into the fabric of our company. Staff have an opportunity to improve themselves and our company by joining our Fit Forward, Culture, Innovation, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging, and Green teams.
General Description
The Job CorpsSpecial Education Instructor will have a strong background in special education and a passion for creating an inclusive learning environment that meets the unique needs of participants with diverse abilities.
Responsibilities
- Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): Collaborate with support services staff and evaluate participants' individualized education plans, ensuring that academic and vocational goals are aligned with their needs.
- Curriculum Adaptation: Modify curriculum materials and lesson plans to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities, providing differentiated instruction as necessary.
- Instructional Delivery: Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons that cater to participants with special learning needs, fostering their growth in academic and life skills.
- Accommodations and Support: Provide accommodations and support to participants during assessments, tests, and assignments to ensure equal access to education.
- Progress Monitoring: Regularly assess participants' progress and adjust teaching strategies to meet their evolving needs and goals.
- Collaboration: Work closely with regular education instructors, support staff, and counselors to create a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
- Behavior Management: Implement positive behavior intervention strategies and techniques to address challenging behaviors and promote a positive classroom environment.
- Communication: Maintain open communication with participants, support services staff, families, and caregivers to ensure a holistic approach to participant success.
- Professional Development: Stay updated on best practices in special education, attend relevant workshops, and collaborate with colleagues to enhance teaching methodologies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of participants' academic progress, IEP goals, and interventions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.
- Special Education certification or relevant teaching certification.
- Minimum of two years of experience teaching individuals with special needs.
- Strong knowledge of special education laws, IEP development, and accommodations.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Empathy, patience, and a commitment to promoting inclusion and diversity.
- Familiarity with assistive technologies and educational technology.
- Able to teach at the Brooklyn and Bronx location
Salary: $70,000 - $70,000 Annually
About Us
Grant Associates is a national workforce development company that is passionate about raising the economic security for the people, businesses, and communities we serve. Since opening our doors in 1997, we have operated programs in cities large and small, partnering with communities to build the human side of economic development. As one of the largest workforce development organizations in North America, we have provided workforce development services to more than 50,000 companies and helped more than 1.2 million people achieve their career goals. Grant Associates is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Personnel Management (APM) Group, a leading international provider of Human Services with offices in ten countries.
*Grant Associates in an Equal Opportunity Employer
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